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Southwest droughts can last centuries
Maryland WeatherFROM TODAY'S PRINT EDITIONS:In September, 10 percent of the lower 48 states was in “exceptional” drought, the worst category. About 4 percent, from New Mexico into Texas and Oklahoma, was experiencing the worst drought since 1900. Conditions...Tags: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Disasters, Natural Disasters
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Maryland relief agencies combat famine in Africa
Waves of refugees arrive daily to Kenya, some having walked weeks through unforgiving desert with virtually no possessions, and yet local relief workers report optimism among the millions threatened by the historic famine and drought spreading through the...Tags: Carroll County (Maryland), Natural Disasters, Refugee, Christianity, Employees
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Rain, wind, flooding to ease; sunshine Tuesday
Maryland WeatherIntense low pressure to our south has been pumping torrents of rain, gusty winds and loads of trouble our way out of the east for the past 16 hours or so. Rain totals are running from well over an inch......Tags: Disasters, Natural Disasters, Bodies of Water, Rivers, Weather Reports
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Lack of snow cuts Red River Valley flood risk
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The risk of significant flooding in the Red River Valley is lower than in recent years because of this winter's lack of snow, a sign that the region may be spared a fourth consecutive battle this spring, forecasters said Jan. 26. No...Tags: Rivers, Natural Disasters, Agricultural Research and Technology, Arable Farming, Bodies of Water
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Minn. Extension outlines five ways to plan for spring drought
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A drought threat posed across southern and western Minnesota is the most serious in over a decade, according to University of Minnesota Extension climatologist Mark Seeley. Climate outlooks currently favor more rain than normal this...Tags: Natural Disasters, Agricultural Research and Technology, Colleges and Universities, Agriculture
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Strong cattle market, great weather cause for optimism
I really enjoyed the chance to visit with beef producers from across the region last week at the Watertown Winter Farm Show. It was great to make some new acquaintances and renew some old ones. We saw some strong bull sales in the various breeds exhibited...Tags: Watertown, Philosophy, Natural Disasters, Livestock Farming, Agriculture
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Surry County declared agriculture disaster area; eligible for federal assistance
Farmers whose crops were hit hard by last summer's drought and Hurricane Irene might be eligible for federal assistance.
Surry County is one of five Virginia localities designated as a primary agricultural disaster by the U.S. Department of Agriculture,...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Natural Disasters, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hurricanes
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Experts say beef prices will likely rise for 2 years due to smallest cattle herd in 60 years
Associated PressLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — The smallest cattle herd since the 1950s likely will mean higher beef prices at the supermarket for the next two years. Experts said beef prices could climb as much as 10 percent a year in 2012 and 2013, and the increase could...Tags: Natural Disasters, U.S. Department of Agriculture, David Anderson , Agriculture
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UPDATE 3-Record world wheat stocks to offset S.America drought
Reuters* Larger wheat, corn, rice stocks worldwide, soybeans fall * India reaps record rice crop, boosts world stocks * Larger US corn exports as Brazil, Argentina falter * Brazil, Argentina soy forecast cut for second month (Updates with context and prices)...Tags: Argentina, South America, Chicago Board of Trade, Brazil, Weather Reports
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UPDATE 2-Argentine corn crop seen smaller due to drought
Reuters* La Nina-related dryness causes irreversible damage * Soy harvest forecast unchanged at 46.2 million tonnes (Adds quotes, data from report, global market context) By Hugh Bronstein BUENOS AIRES, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Several weeks of drought in...Tags: Pacific Ocean, Argentina, Exports, Weather Reports, Natural Disasters
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Beef prices expected to climb for next 2 years
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Consumers should expect higher beef prices for the next two years due to the smallest cattle herd in 60 years, and it’s unclear whether costs will drop in later years because growing demand could keep supplies tight even...Tags: Natural Disasters, U.S. Department of Agriculture, David Anderson , Agriculture, Natural Disasters
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Drought Drenched: Recent rains helping drought situation in Houston
We don't know if it's quite time to look for Noah and his ark, but here in Houston we're certainly experiencing a wet few days, and that's a good thing. We don't want to see a replay of last summer wildfires. So far we're seeing improvements: in Texas...Tags: Natural Disasters, Weather Reports
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